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The Department of Psychology at Florida International University (FIU) is searching for an open-rank tenure track position in Cognitive Neuroscience. Candidates in all areas of Cognitive Neuroscience will be considered, including human or animal (avian or rodent) neuroscience. Expertise using cutting-edge methodologies for research in Cognitive Neuroscience is expected (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging, near-infrared spectroscopy, electroencephalography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, confocal microscopy, optogenetics, Ca2+ imaging). The ideal candidate would complement the existing faculty in Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Science, or Developmental Science doctoral programs. Candidates must have a strong record of publications and active extramural grant funding.
Currently, Psychology faculty hold over $70 million in grants from federal agencies (e.g., NIMH, NICHD, NIDA, NIDDK, NIAAA, IES, NSF, DoJ), ranking 9th nationally on research and development expenditures according to the NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey. Collaborative research is emphasized and many faculty share investigator status on grants. The department is closely affiliated with the Center for Children and Families (CCF) and the Center for Imaging Science (CIS). The CCF is an interdisciplinary Center and FIU Preeminent Program that focuses on research, education, and service in the area of child and adolescent mental health, with strong connections to the community and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest District in the nation. In addition, the CCF has as an active, large on-campus mental health clinic for children and adolescents with a well-established staff supportive of evidence-based practice and clinical research and serving more than 3000 families annually in school-year and summer settings. The CCF houses a shared 128-channel EGI EEG system. The CIS includes a research-dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facility that supports a 3T Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma and is equipped to run the Human Connectome Protocol. The department also has access to state-of-the-art animal care facilities for rodent, avian, and large animal research, as well as wet-lab and optical imaging equipment supporting researchers in behavioral neuroscience. The department is strongly committed to a climate that embraces diversity, and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the academic community through research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentorship of graduate students and postdocs, and service. The department has 40 tenure-track faculty, 22 instructors and research/clinical faculty, more than 150 graduate students spread across five doctoral specialty programs and master’s programs in professional counseling psychology and organizational science, 9 full-time undergraduate advisors, and over 4,000 undergraduate majors. The department is young and vibrant, with over 30 new hires in the past 5 years.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 519033 at facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a CV, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, and Diversity Statement as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted upon as determined by the search committee. Applicants are also requested to send an electronic copy of their materials and names of 3 references to: the Chair of the Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, Anthony Dick, Ph.D. ( adick@fiu.edu ). To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by September 30, 2019. Review will continue until position is filled.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Florida International University
Florida International University, SW 8th St, Miami, FL, USA
Full time

Recruitment #: F1909
Application Deadline: Review begins November 1, 2019. Position open until filled.
Salary Range: WOU’s Salary Schedule can be found in Article 16 of the WOUFT-CBA 2017-2020.
Start Date: September 16, 2020
Benefits:
Western Oregon University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees that includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. http://www.wou.edu/hr/benefits/
Department/Division / Job Summary:
Western Oregon University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biological Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field. The successful candidate would join a robust division with 12 other tenure-track faculty and several non-tenure track faculty http://www.wou.edu/behavioralsciences
The teaching load is three courses per term and may include General Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology, Motivation, Introduction to Research Methods, Quantitative Methods, Advanced Research Methods, and seminars/courses in the applicant’s specialty area.
We are not considering candidates who require Visa sponsorship support. Additionally, the university typically only considers visa support for employees placed in specialized positions that are continuing regular university appointments.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. is required. (ABDs considered if degree requirements are completed prior to September 16, 2020.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience, an established research program, and a strong quantitative background
Ability to develop courses in which biological psychology and/or neuroscience are applied to other areas of psychology, such as cognition, development, law, emotion, or health.
Contact Information:
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Jaime Cloud, Search Committee Chair, at cloudj@mail.wou.edu.
For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact WOU Human Resources at 503-838-8552 or employment@wou.edu.
Application Instructions:
You may submit all materials online at www.wou.edu/facultyapp
Required application materials (PDF preferred):
WOU Employment Application available at www.wou.edu/facultyapp
Letter of application which includes a discussion of teaching experience and research interests. Please include how your experience, education, and/or training might help us build a more inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community.
Curriculum vita
Contact information for three references
Copy of unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned
As an alternative, you may also submit application materials to:
E99895, Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, Human Resources, Western Oregon University, 345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361; OR E-mail to employment@wou.edu ; OR fax to: 503-838-8144
Western Oregon University (WOU) www.wou.edu is a mid-sized public comprehensive university located in the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. The university serves a large number of first-generation college students. WOU has received national recognition for its commitment and success in serving students. The campus is approximately 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital, 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of approximately 4800 undergraduate and 600 graduate students enjoys a vibrant and close-knit intellectual community.
Western Oregon University is an AA/EOE/Veteran/Disability employer and is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.

Western Oregon University
345 Monmouth Avenue North, Monmouth, OR, USA
Full time

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking an outstanding scientist to fill one full-time, Assistant Professor , tenure track position in Psychology beginning August 2020, with an area of specialization in Biopsychology . Candidates must have a strong background and research expertise in the biological bases of behavior, broadly defined (e.g., genetic contributions to behavior, psychoneuroendocrinology, cognitive or social neuroscience). We prefer candidates with expertise that will contribute to a new interdisciplinary center housed in the Department of Psychology, the Oklahoma Center for Evolutionary Analysis (OCEAN). OCEAN fosters cross-cutting research, training of future research faculty, and educational outreach through the associated annual conference. Ideal candidates will be scholars in the areas of evolutionary psychology, evolutionary medicine, social/affective neuroscience or closely related-areas. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in and dedication to scholarly activity and to interact well with colleagues and students. They must also demonstrate the capacity to maintain a high-quality research program leading to scholarly productivity in the form of professional publications, presentations, and grantsmanship. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available. For full consideration, application materials must be received by October 15, 2019. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please visit http://apply.interfolio.com/68102 for full details or to submit an application.

The Stress & Motivated Behavior Institute (SMBI) has immediate Research Scientist positions available in two broad areas: Psychological Health and Military Operations . The positions are funded through cooperative research programs with Combat Capabilities Development-Command Armament Center (CCDC-AC). Psychological Health examines a learning diathesis model for the development and maintenance of military-related mental health difficulties and coping. Primary data collection is at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Military Operations involves interdisciplinary research involving Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychophysiology, Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The primary research studies involve military performance in virtual reality training scenarios with the goal to optimize performance while accounting for individual differences in reactivity, vigilance, and inhibitory control. Primary data collection will be at the state-of-the-art facilities at the Tactical Behavior Research Laboratory (TBRL) of the Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC-AC) of the Picatinny Arsenal in Northern New Jersey. Candidates must be US citizens and pass government background screens for sensitive research. Interested candidates will provide a letter of interest, a c.v., and two letters of support to richard.servatius@va.gov .

Central New York Research Corporation
Syracuse NY & Picatinny NJ
Full time

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Psychology Department seeks a tenure-track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Biological/Physiological Psychology and/or Neuroscience broadly defined (e.g., Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive, Developmental, or Social Neuroscience). Candidates should have preparation and interest in teaching Behavioral Neuroscience, Introductory Psychology, and Research Methods, as well as courses in areas of expertise. Normal course load is 12 credits per semester. Candidates will be expected to teach on the branch campuses in Wausau and Marshfield as needed. An active research program (involving undergraduate students), student advising, and service are expected.
To view details about the position and apply, click the link to the announcement on our EAA job vacancy website: https://www.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/AcademicJobView.aspx?UWSPJobsCode=15735 . The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2019. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is committed to diversity in education and strongly encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point Main Campus, and Marshfield and Wausau Wisconsin Branch Campuses
Full time